Abstract: The invention is directed, in part, to a system or method for validating identification cards of a person using the card to establish their identity or age so as to be allowed to enter a facility, purchase a product; or participate in a service. In an example, the validation relates to whether a person can purchase or consume alcohol, the system comprising: scanning the identification card, review of information on the identification card; evaluating the age on the identification card; wherein the age on the identification card is used to establish whether a person with the identity card is eligible to purchase and consume alcohol.